tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure
broke well, soon steadied towards rear, clipped heels after 2f, never travelling after, eased well over 1f out
soon led, hard ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
in touch, lost place over 3f out, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge
mid-division, travelling strongly behind leaders over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, soon in touch, lost place over 3f out, headway over 1f out, never nearer
held up in rear, not clear run and short of room over 1f out, soon driven and no impression
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, lost place 2f out
TUXEDO has looked really progressive and should have enough improvement to make in three on the bounce ahead of the over-exposed Ballieborough, who has a bit to find, while Charming Escort has enough form to suggest he could be a danger. The last two victories for the selection have been over seven furlongs at this track with previous attempts over longer proving difficult. That said he had much growing up to do and he's really maturing nicely now, losing his tendency to hang, and he looks good to over come his rise in rating and score again. Ballieborough looks past his best but still managed to pick up victory two starts ago at Wolverhampton. At this stage of his career it's hard to see where the improvement to over come his increased mark will come from. Charming Escort was behind Tuxedo last time and although the terms are in his favour the selection looks more progressive. Unlike the pick he has won over a mile here so it¿s not beyond him to challenge strongly. Bollywood Style has shown bits and pieces of form and could well be a very decent value each way bet but Tuxedo looks dressed to impress.
Spinning Ridge (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, driven and soon weakened, last of 5, 44l behind Benedict Spirit (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) fbs in Dec.
Fine Ruler (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) In touch, lost place over 6f out, 7th of 10, 3l behind Quick Off The Mark (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Tuxedo 9-1 (8-1) Steadied strt, pulled very hard behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec beating Ravi River (9-4) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Kilburn 12-1 (8-6) Held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 12l behind Seeking The Buck (9-1) at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Sept '07.
Charming Escort 3-1 (8-1) Steadied start, held up mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on, not pace to challenge, 4th of 9, 3l behind Tuxedo (8-1) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Lopinot (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Chased winner 2f, remained close up, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 7, 18l behind King's Colour (8-12) at Great Leighs 1m app hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Bailieborough (IRE) 17-2 (8-7) Mid-division, headway 5f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden and headed 1f out, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Cherri Fosfate (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Jessica Wigmo 12-1 (8-8) Held up, headway under pressure over 1f out, no progress final furlong, 5th of 11, 14l behind Stand In Flames (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Bollywood Style 13-2 (8-12) Took keen hold, tracked leader, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Sheer Fantastic (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f 2yo clm (6) pol in Nov '07.
Inquisitress 40-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, headway when nowhere to go from over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 5l behind Formidable Guest (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
